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July 30th, 2009

World Links: Europe's Last Communists Lose Election, Bomb Kills Two in Spain

A bomb kills two policemen on the Spanish island of Majorca in what authorities believe is the second attack by the Basque separatist group ETA in the past two days.

Nigerian forces storm the headquarters of the Islamic militant group Boko Haram killing 100 people, including the group’s deputy leader.

The last ruling Communist Party in Europe loses its majority in parliamentary elections in Moldova, less than 4 months after a disputed election led to widespread anti-communist protests in the country.

Iranian riot police use batons and tear gas to break up a group of protesters mourning the death of Neda Agha-Soltan and other demonstrators who were killed in the post-election violence last month.

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